CALIFORNIA EMERGING TECHNOLOGY FUND
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The California Emerging Technology Fund is a 501(c)3 organization dedicated to advancing technology initiatives within California. In the filing year 2025, it distributed a total of $4.1 million across 69 grantees, focusing on relationship-based engagement and invitation-only grantmaking. The Fund does not accept unsolicited proposals; however, nonprofits can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting to connect with this funder.
Mission Statement
PROVIDE LEADERSHIP STATEWIDE TO MINIMIZE THE DIGITAL DIVIDE BY ACCELERATING THE DEPLOYMENT AND ADOPTION OF BROADBAND AND OTHER ADVANCED COMMUNICATION SERVICES TO UNSERVED AND UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES.ENSURE THAT CALIFORNIA IS A GLOBAL LEADER IN THE AVAILABILITY AND USE OF BROADBAND TECHNOLOGY.
Cause Areas
4
Technology
Digital divide
Adoption
Community and economic development
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
AMERICAN GI FORUM EDUCATION FOUNDATION OF SANTA MARIA CALIF
$2M
11%
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY FRESNO FOUNDATION
$658.8K
4%
UNITED WAYS OF CALIFORNIA
$639.3K
3%
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Total No. of Grants
55
Median 1st year grant
$50K
Median 2nd year grant
$25K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to CALIFORNIA EMERGING TECHNOLOGY FUND?
No. CALIFORNIA EMERGING TECHNOLOGY FUND does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does CALIFORNIA EMERGING TECHNOLOGY FUND give?
CALIFORNIA EMERGING TECHNOLOGY FUND primarily gives to organizations located in California, District Of Columbia, and Illinois. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are CALIFORNIA EMERGING TECHNOLOGY FUND’s grants?
The largest share of grants from CALIFORNIA EMERGING TECHNOLOGY FUND fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $50 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does CALIFORNIA EMERGING TECHNOLOGY FUND make each year?
In 2025, CALIFORNIA EMERGING TECHNOLOGY FUND awarded about 60 grants, totaling nearly $4.1 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did CALIFORNIA EMERGING TECHNOLOGY FUND fund recently?
In 2025, CALIFORNIA EMERGING TECHNOLOGY FUND awarded grants to about 70 grantees. Recent grantees include AMERICAN GI FORUM EDUCATION FOUNDATION OF SANTA MARIA CALIF, CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY FRESNO FOUNDATION, and UNITED WAYS OF CALIFORNIA. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to CALIFORNIA EMERGING TECHNOLOGY FUND?
CALIFORNIA EMERGING TECHNOLOGY FUND does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.